August 2022

Female ranks of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) are now given the opportunity to serve at border posts throughout the country, Chief of Staff Brigadier Godfrey Bess said on Tuesday. With more than 50 per cent rotating to the borders in…

A total of 23 persons were infected with the COVID-19 disease after another 485 tests were done in the last 24 hours, the Ministry of Health’s daily COVID-19 dashboard reported on Tuesday. With these new infections, the overall number of…

Double Olympic champion Elaine Thompson-Herah was narrowly beaten by American Sha’Carri Richardson in the Women’s 100m at the Luzern World Athletics Continental Tour-Silver Meet in Switzerland on Tuesday. In -2.0 second winds,…

See the full statement from the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) below: The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) is once again in receipt of information that persons purporting to be employees of this Commission have been visiting…

See the full statement from the Ministry of Finance below: Senior Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh today met with the incoming members of the Income Tax Board of Review, the Value Added Tax (VAT) Board of Review as well as the…

Security threats confronting countries like Guyana in the Western Hemisphere demand that the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) and other domestic security forces partner and work together. This is according to U.S. Army General and Commander of…

The government hopes to strengthen local institutions and oversight bodies to fight corruption but improving connectivity among citizens is seen as a challenge that requires much focus, Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance Gail…

Residents living at flood-affected Eteringbang, a mining community located along the Cuyuni River in Region Seven, are worried about the possibility of contracting waterborne diseases and the absence of medical personnel to respond. On…

Anticipation for a new school year can mean loads of excitement for many children and families. It can also bring on feelings of fear and anxiety for many parents and guardians who are unable to provide basic school supplies for their young…

To avoid speculation and be on the “safe side”, Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony is urging persons to visit a health institution and get tested if they are experiencing any of the symptoms associated with the monkeypox virus. Dr.…